Rugby

Scott Barrett retained as All Blacks captain for France series despite calls for Ardie Savea

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has retained Scott Barrett as captain for New Zealand's three-test series against France next month, ignoring calls to promote star backrower Ardie Savea.

Jun 22, 2025 8:07 PM Read more >

England winger Feyi-Waboso suspended from 2-test series in Argentina

DUBLIN (AP) — England will debate the worth of taking Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on its Americas tour next month after the winger received a two-match suspension on Sunday.

Jun 22, 2025 11:32 AM Read more >

Defending champion New England rallies to beat Chicago Hounds, reach MLR final

QUINCY — Chris Hilsenbeck missed a chance to win it for the Chicago Hounds, failing to convert a penalty kick with the clock in the red, and the defending New England Free Jacks rallied for a 21-20 comeback win Saturday to move within one victory of

Jun 21, 2025 10:03 PM Read more >

Crusaders' 13th Super Rugby title: A tale of redemption and resilience

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In Super Rugby, the more things change the more they remain the same. A different competition this year with only 11 teams yielded a familiar result.

Jun 21, 2025 6:57 PM Read more >

Former Scotland and Lions prop Ian McLauchlan, known in rugby world as 'Mighty Mouse,' dies at 83

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop Ian McLauchlan, known throughout the rugby world as “Mighty Mouse,” has died. He was 83.

Jun 21, 2025 12:41 PM Read more >

Lucky 13: The Crusaders beat the Chiefs 16-12 to win the Super Rugby title for the 13th time

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — The Crusaders won the Super Rugby title for the 13th time by edging the Chiefs 16-12 on Saturday for their 32nd straight win in home playoffs.

Jun 21, 2025 4:33 AM Read more >

British and Irish Lions lose their Australia tour warmup to Argentina

DUBLIN (AP) — First, the good news for the British and Irish Lions: They didn't appear to suffer any tour-ending injuries against Argentina on Friday. The bad news: They lost to Argentina 28-24 in the warmup to their nine-game tour of Australia.

Jun 20, 2025 4:48 PM Read more >

LeSage, Rumball part of a sizable Canadian contingent in Major League Rugby playoffs

Ben LeSage normally looks forward to running into fellow Canadian Lucas Rumball. But not Saturday when LeSage's New England Free Jacks host Rumball's Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby's Eastern Conference final.

Jun 20, 2025 12:24 PM Read more >

Super Rugby final: the Chiefs take on the Crusaders' unbeaten home playoff record

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Chiefs are aiming to send head coach Clayton McMillan out on a winning note when they face the Crusaders on Saturday in the Super Rugby Pacific final .

Jun 19, 2025 10:35 PM Read more >

Schmidt recalls Skelton, picks 2 uncapped players for Wallabies squad to face Fiji

SYDNEY (AP) — Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has picked uncapped Corey Toole and Nick Champion de Crespigny, recalled giant lock Will Skelton and given veteran prop James Slipper a chance to push for another Lions series in a 36-man Australia squad

Jun 19, 2025 2:26 AM Read more >